Sarah Slattery compiles a list of the top Travel Trade Deals from trade partners, including airlines’ seat sales, special offers from tour operators, hotel deals from bedbanks, and the latest cruise deals.
MSC Cruises has launched its ‘Get the Best’ promotion for summer 2016. Book an inside cabin and receive a free upgrade to a balcony. Highlights include a seven-night cruise on MSC Preziosa from €879 on 24th April, €1,149 in June and €1,349 in July and August. Prices include flights from Dublin and a 15kg checked bag.
Celebrity Cruises is offering a 10-night Italy & the Greek Islands cruise from €1,500 on 8th July 2016 on Celebrity Reflection. Price includes an oceanview stateroom and a free classic drinks package, but excludes flights.
Royal Caribbean International is offering savings of €200 on flights from Dublin for summer 2016. This offer is valid on selected European sailings on Jewel, Rhapsody and Vision of the Seas. Book by 30th September.
Classic Resorts is offering seven nights in the 4-star Riu Cancun for €1,125 on an all-inclusive basis. Valid for departures 1st November – 20th December. Book by 29th September.
Sunway is offering a seven-night stay at the 5-star Princessa Yaiza Hotel, Lanzarote, from €999 on 9th and 16th January, with a free upgrade to a one-bedroom suite.
Falcon Holidays is offering a seven night package to Kos on the 3rd of October, staying in the Citi Live Hotel, for only €340 per person.
Etihad Airways’ seat sale includes Abu Dhabi from €515 and Phuket from €754. Book by 5th October for selected departures up to 30th June 2016.
Emirates’ seat sale includes Dubai from €519 and Cape Town from €759. Book by 2nd October for selected departures up to 9th June 2016.
British Airways is offering free one-way upgrades to First Class when you book an eligible Club World return fare. Book by 30th September.
BookaBed has a 24-hour sale in the Luxor Las Vegas Hotel. Save 35% for travel 22nd September – 30th June 2016 and 30% from July – October 2016. This offer is valid on 22nd September only, subject to availability, valid for land only & new bookings.
Red Sea Holidays has last-minute deals to the Sharm Resort in Sharm el Sheikh. Price for seven nights on an all-inclusive basis is €479 on 24th September.